Sappi closes facilities at Alfeld plant
The closures will lead to the loss of around 180 jobs.
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Sappi supplies a new packaging solution for food and non-food applications. The translucent Crystalcon paper grade is a sustainable packaging paper that is recyclable and allows consumers to see the packaged product. The paper is suitable for sweets, envelopes and magazines.
Consumers increasingly want more sustainable packaging solutions. At the same time, they want to be able to inspect the product contents directly when they walk through the supermarket shelves. However, films are often used in whole or in part for this type of packaging. „For such requirements, we offer a Combination of Sappi Seal offers a sustainable and recyclable packaging solution with Crystalcon “, explains Kerstin Dietze, Key Account Manager Packaging Solutions.
The seal papers are available beyond the usual Paper disposal recyclable and have good heat-sealing properties. The new translucent Crystalcon paper can be easily sealed against the Sappi Seal using this sealing layer. This fast and sustainable packaging solution is suitable for various applications in the food and non-food sectors.
The new paper is uncoated, compostable and translucent. „Wherever high barriers are not required, but visibility of the product is important, the paper can be convincing,“ adds Kerstin Dietze. From pasta and rice to magazines to viewing windows in envelopes or sales packaging for greeting cards: the possible applications are diverse. This makes Crystalcon an ideal solution for many applications. Sustainable alternative to film. Although it is not completely transparent, it allows you to see the packaged product clearly.
Source: Sappi
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